Early voting begins in Texas: What you need to know
Early voting is open in Texas and there is a lot at stake in November, including 17 proposed amendments to the State Constitution.
Early voting is open in Texas and there is a lot at stake in November, including 17 proposed amendments to the State Constitution.
Texas voters have final say on $20 billion package to secure state’s water supply
No new taxes would be collected for the package that would give the state’s water department $1 billion to spend on projects like cleaning salty water, flood control and reservoirs.
No new taxes would be collected for the package that would give the state’s water department $1 billion to spend on projects like cleaning salty water, flood control and reservoirs.
Governor Abbott to deploy National Guard to Austin ahead of 'No Kings' protest
Governor Greg Abbott is deploying the Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of a protest, a move Texas Democrats criticize as an infringement on free speech rights, while the number of deployed troops remains undisclosed.
Governor Greg Abbott is deploying the Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of a protest, a move Texas Democrats criticize as an infringement on free speech rights, while the number of deployed troops remains undisclosed.
Texas AG Paxton accuses UNT of ignoring 'left-wing extremism' after Charlie Kirk's death
Paxton said the school's response to allegations that students celebrated Charlie Kirk's shooting has been “abysmal" and real action has been “non-existent."
Paxton said the school's response to allegations that students celebrated Charlie Kirk's shooting has been “abysmal" and real action has been “non-existent."
State Sen Roland Gutierrez enters primary for US Senate
San Antonio State Senator Roland Gutierrez jumped in the U.S. Senate race, pitting him against Dallas Congressman Colin Allred in the Democratic primary.
San Antonio State Senator Roland Gutierrez jumped in the U.S. Senate race, pitting him against Dallas Congressman Colin Allred in the Democratic primary.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for Texas governor
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has officially launched her campaign for Texas governor, joining a crowded primary field with four other contenders for the state's top job.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has officially launched her campaign for Texas governor, joining a crowded primary field with four other contenders for the state's top job.
AG Paxton files motion to keep Democrats from voting in Texas GOP primaries
Paxton filed the motion jointly in a federal court with the Republican Party of Texas on Thursday. The RPT sued Secretary of State Jane Nelson at the beginning of September to achieve the same goal.
Paxton filed the motion jointly in a federal court with the Republican Party of Texas on Thursday. The RPT sued Secretary of State Jane Nelson at the beginning of September to achieve the same goal.
Paxton, Crockett lead in latest Senate primary polls
Statewide polling shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a narrow lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn for the Republican Senate nomination, while U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett leads among likely Democratic candidates.
Statewide polling shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a narrow lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn for the Republican Senate nomination, while U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett leads among likely Democratic candidates.
Texas cities with 'political agendas' on roads could now be stripped of funding
While the directive does not specify the "political ideologies" that could yank road project funding from cities, the move comes days after a rainbow crosswalk was repainted in a prominent Texas "gayborhood."
While the directive does not specify the "political ideologies" that could yank road project funding from cities, the move comes days after a rainbow crosswalk was repainted in a prominent Texas "gayborhood."
These Texas GOP reps could be banned from 2026 election
The Republicans are accused of acting against GOP values during the regular session, including supporting Speaker Dustin Burrows' successful bipartisan run against the party's favored candidate.
The Republicans are accused of acting against GOP values during the regular session, including supporting Speaker Dustin Burrows' successful bipartisan run against the party's favored candidate.
New laws on protecting students | Texas: The Issue Is
In this week's episode of Texas: The Issue Is, the Texas trio reviews the newest laws effecting schools and students in the state.
In this week's episode of Texas: The Issue Is, the Texas trio reviews the newest laws effecting schools and students in the state.
Texas DPS directed to increase new THC rule enforcement
Gov. Abbott ordered the increase Tuesday, calling hemp products dangerous and saying Texas must protect children from vape shops.
Gov. Abbott ordered the increase Tuesday, calling hemp products dangerous and saying Texas must protect children from vape shops.
Houston Rep. Wesley Hunt joins Paxton, Cornyn in GOP race for Senate
The two-term state representative is giving up his safe seat to launch a federal run that he says will be about "faith."
The two-term state representative is giving up his safe seat to launch a federal run that he says will be about "faith."
Texas AG Ken Paxton to speak at Turning Point USA event in Lubbock
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is scheduled to speak at an event hosted by the Texas Tech University chapter of the conservative advocacy organization Turning Point USA on Tuesday, Oct. 7, in Lubbock.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is scheduled to speak at an event hosted by the Texas Tech University chapter of the conservative advocacy organization Turning Point USA on Tuesday, Oct. 7, in Lubbock.
James Talarico sets record with $6.2M raised weeks after joining Senate race
The Democrat's record-breaking haul was achieved just three weeks after announcing his intent to run.
The Democrat's record-breaking haul was achieved just three weeks after announcing his intent to run.
'Radical Left' can't prevent Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms, AG Paxton says
The AG says he'll defend schools from "the radical Left" if they comply with Senate Bill 10, which mandates the Christian rules be displayed in every public classroom in Texas.
The AG says he'll defend schools from "the radical Left" if they comply with Senate Bill 10, which mandates the Christian rules be displayed in every public classroom in Texas.
The federal government has shut down. Here’s what it means for Texas
Many federal employees are required to continue working without pay, though furloughs — or the usual uptick in workers calling in sick — could disrupt some services.
Many federal employees are required to continue working without pay, though furloughs — or the usual uptick in workers calling in sick — could disrupt some services.
New Texas THC rule enforcement begins Wednesday
Emergency THC regulations put into place earlier in September will be enforced starting on Wednesday.
Emergency THC regulations put into place earlier in September will be enforced starting on Wednesday.
Virts talks state of Democratic Party | Texas: The Issue Is
A Texas Democrat pivots from the left in a high-profile race. Former astronaut Terry Virts is hoping for the Democrats' Senate nomination. He believes one of his prime competitors is just too far left to win the seat.
A Texas Democrat pivots from the left in a high-profile race. Former astronaut Terry Virts is hoping for the Democrats' Senate nomination. He believes one of his prime competitors is just too far left to win the seat.
Texas AG Ken Paxton serves up burgers at Plano McDondalds
The videos show Paxton passing orders through the drive-through window, working the french fry station, and taking a look at the order monitor.
The videos show Paxton passing orders through the drive-through window, working the french fry station, and taking a look at the order monitor.